Best Online Healthcare Programs in Morgan City, LA (2026)

Morgan City, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $4,079 to $16,674 per year for indexed programs. Morgan City has a population of about 11,208. Median household income is $56,729 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Morgan City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Morgan City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Morgan City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Morgan City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge, LA 48.4 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,419
Avg net price $18,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 60.8 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,089
Avg net price $13,530/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA 65.8 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 37.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,269/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 68.7 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 93.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,495
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 72.3 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,042
Avg net price $14,810/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA 73.3 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,316
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA 125.7 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,453
Avg net price $12,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA 133.8 miles from Morgan City BOC Score 41.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,205
Avg net price $7,065/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Morgan City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,550
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$65,620
Medical Records Specialist$44,610
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$36,930
Healthcare Social Worker$61,080
Epidemiologist$73,850

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Morgan City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,208Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,729Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in St. Mary County1,974 workers, 121 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Morgan City, LA?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Morgan City are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Louisiana are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,550), Epidemiologist ($73,850), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($65,620). Wages for Morgan City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Houma instead of Morgan City?

Houma, LA is 30.4 miles from Morgan City and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Morgan City an affordable place to study healthcare?

Morgan City’s median household income of $56,729 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgan City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Morgan City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Morgan City:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.